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BL11 OVK

2011 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,849 mi
Last recorded76,849 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 OVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 76,849 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 76,849 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 70,705 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 65,082 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 65,082 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,215 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 64,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 62,858 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 61,574 miles

Bonnet pull handle broken

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 60,019 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,474 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 54,128 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 54,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 51,595 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,985 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,213 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 23,405 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 9,796 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 9,796 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 6,852 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 6,852 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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BL11 OVK is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 57,950 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL11 OVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL11 OVK is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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